Dhikr

Dhikr (also Zikr, Zekr, Zikir, Jikir, and variants; Arabic: ذِكْر‎, romanized: ḏikr) are devotional acts, primarily in Sufi Islam, in which short phrases or prayers are repeatedly recited silently within the mind or aloud. It can be counted on a set of prayer beads (Misbaha مِسْبَحَة) or through fingers of the hand.

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Salawat . Qur'an . Salah (Prayers) . Qur'anic Verse . Dhikr

What is the most beneficial Zikr to practice throughout the day, aside from Quran and Salah? I have heard of phrases like Astaghfirullah, Ayat e Kareema, and Salawat. If one had to be prioritized above the others, which would it be?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 months ago

The best Zikr is the Salwaat (ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD). That is why it is obligatory in every Prayer and no Prayer (Salah) can be valid with out the Salawaat. Hadeeths on the greatness of Salawaat are too many.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Dhikr

When I perform good deeds like praying or doing Dhikr on my fingertips, I worry that others might see me and fear I am being boastful, including when I share my deeds now. Will Allah still accept my actions despite these concerns?

Allah (SWT) Knows fully our intentions and what we do and why we do. When Allah Knows that your worship is not for showing or boasting but only for His Sake, He will reward you according to your intention. Don't allow Shaitan to disturb you by creating baseless doubts in your heart.

Wassalam.

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Dhuhr . Asr . Time . Dhikr . Salah (Prayers)

If I miss my Dhuhr and it is Asr time, should I sit for Dhikr after making up Dhuhr and then pray Asr, or do I do Dhikr after praying Asr. Does this apply for every missed prayer? Should I always do Dhikr after praying the current Salah if I missed one?

We must perform every obligatory Prayer on its time and never delay it till its time goes away. If you did not pray your Dhuhr Prayer, you must perform it before performing your ASR Prayer. Dhikr is highly recommended after every obligatory Prayer. Tasbeeh of Fatima (SA) is highly recommended after every Prayer and it is more beloved to Allah (SWT) than one thousand recommended Rak'ats, according to Hadeeth from Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS). Reciting Ayatul Kursi is also highly recommended after prayers.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Qur'an . Prophet Muhammad

Does the word 'Dhikr' used in the Quran refer to Prophet Muhammad (s) or the Quran itself? Can you provide textual evidence?

The word ذِكر has come in many verses in Quran. It means the Quran with Al (The Dhikr) الذِكر. When it comes with out Al , it means mentioning or remembering. It also refers in certain verses to the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Salah (Prayers) . Theft . Clothing . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it permissible to pray or engage in Dua, Dhikr, and Istighfar while wearing stolen clothes or clothes purchased with stolen money?

It is not permissible to wear or use any stolen cloth in any time and any situation. Wearing stolen cloth is not only a sinful act but also invalidates the Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Salah (Prayers)

If I perform Dhikr at an inappropriate time during Salah, does it invalidate my prayers? Do I then need to perform Sajdat al-Sahw?

Reciting any Dhikr during Salaah is permissible and you don’t need to perform Sajdas Al~Sahw. Wassalam

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Feet . Dhikr . Prostration (sujud)

Can I move my feet during Sujud, while reciting the Dhikr, to make sure they are correctly positioned?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

You should be still while reciting dhikr

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Ramadan . Dhikr . Menstruation (Haidh) . Qur'an . Du'a (Supplication)

If a menstruating woman stayed up all the night in the last ten odd number nights of Ramadan without praying but doing Dhikr and reading the Qur'an, is her Dua likely to get accepted?

Yes of course. Acceptance of every worship depends on the sincerity in the intention.

Menstruating female is allowed to perform all worship e.g. Thikr of Allah, Du'a, reading Quran (except the four verses of obligatory Sojood). She is not allowed to pray any Salah nor perform Tawaf around Ka'ba nor stay in Masjid.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Tajweed . Du'a (Supplication) . Salah (Prayers)

Do we have to recite the Dua and Dhikr during prayers according to Tajweed rules?

It is Not necessary in Du'a and Dhikr to apply Tajweed rules, but we must recite Quran properly during Salah according to reading rules.

Wassalam.

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Hijab . Dhikr . Home

Do I have to be in full Hijab to do Dhikr or Du'a or can I do so while performing chores at home without a scarf?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, you do not need to be in hijab to recite Quran, dua or dhikr. It is a wonderful thing that you continuously remember Allah ta'ala, in any state and every state.

And Allah knows best.

Hijab . Dhikr . Home

Do I have to be in full Hijab to do Dhikr or Du'a or can I do so while performing chores at home without a scarf?

No need for female to wear Hijab to do Dhikr or Du'a. Dhikr and Du'a can be done in any situation and any where.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Hair . Phone . Surah

Is it permissible to recite Surahs and do Dhikr whilst doing other things such as household chores, doing your hair, or being on the phone? Does it affect the reward?

Bismihi ta'ala

In fact, it is a very good thing. Although you might think that you are distracted, or your mind is somewhere else, but getting used to remembering Almighty God frequently is a wonderful quality.

It will minimise the chance of committing sin, and also keeping you vigilant and alert. Gradually, while multi-tasking, you will be able to master your concentration, and it will all have positive impact as well.

With prayers for your success.